Coleman replaces injured Arnold as Wallabies eye Bledisloe Cup
August 15, 2019 05:00 MYT
Adam Coleman has replaced Rory Arnold in the only change to the Wallabies' starting side as they look to win the Bledisloe Cup against New Zealand on Saturday.
Arnold is out due to a hand injury, with Coleman set to make his first Test start of the year when Australia visit Eden Park.
The Reds' Liam Wright could make his debut off the bench, while Rob Simmons has also been named among the reserves.
The Wallabies are also boosted by the inclusion of Adam Ashley-Cooper, named for his first Test of 2019.
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Australia stunned the All Blacks 47-26 in Perth and are on the verge of winning the Bledisloe Cup for the first time since 2002.
However, New Zealand are unbeaten in their past 42 matches at the Auckland venue – a run that dates back to 1994 – and the Wallabies have lost 22 straight games away to their rivals.
Australia: Kurtley Beale, Reece Hodge, James O'Connor, Samu Kerevi, Marika Koroibete, Christian Lealiifano, Nic White; Scott Sio, Tolu Latu, Allan Alaalatoa, Izack Rodda, Adam Coleman, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Michael Hooper, Isi Naisarani.